Dodging retirement in 2010, Katie and Roger Foster took a "leap-of-faith" and moved to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates when Roger accepted a position there. The Arabian adventure would last 4 years. This blog is an account of their expat experiences and travels around the Arabian peninsula and beyond.

Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would be moving to a foreign country to live, let alone a country in the Middle East. Over the 2009 Christmas and New Year’s holidays, my husband Roger and I discussed what we wanted the next part of our life to be like. He thought that before retiring, he would like to do one more airport project but only if he could find something very interesting. I half-jokingly agreed that would be fine but could he try for an exotic location? As usual, Roger came through and soon we were headed to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. This blog is a recap of our "leap-of- faith" wanderings around the Middle East and beyond. We joyfully share these expat experiences.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Making the Most of Your Expat Experience

Moving is recognized as one of the most stressful activities known to man.

Add to that moving to a foreign country, and the anxiety scale goes wild. One needs a lot of coping skills to survive and enjoy expat living.

Holly writes a blog, Arabic Zeal, that is packed with very useful information of interest to expat. Whether you are newly moved or considering the opportunity, Holly provides you with some great insight.

Holly Warah

Arabic Zeal "explores the food and culture of the region [Middle East]. Here you can "find recipes, photos, cultural insights, travel stories and a glimpse into expat life. Discover books and films that shed light on the Arab World."
It is possible to thrive during your expat experience but it does take work. Holly's suggestion to "stay in the present" is the most important. Enjoy your time, keep your sense of humor and stay busy. All great expat survival advice.

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Katie Foster is an American freelance journalist and photographer. While living in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirate, she blogged about her extensive travels in the Middle East - Arabian Tales and Other Amazing Adventures. Currently living in the USA, Katie blogs about her travel adventures in other parts of the world - Travel Passionately.

Her interests include travel, culture, food, and wine. Backed by more than 25 years of experience in corporate, academic and non-profit public relations and writing she now enjoys focusing her writing skills full time on her passions.